English is the first language of about 10% of humanity, and it has become the preferred second language in most of the world.

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English is the first language of around 360 million people, which is approximately 4.7% of the world's population. However, it has become the preferred second language in many countries around the world and is estimated to be spoken by over 1.5 billion people, making it the most commonly spoken second language worldwide.

English Is the First Language of About 10% of Humanity